Melissa Pulgiano is a seasoned professional in business development and marketing within the financial and legal sectors. Currently serving as a Business Development Manager at Paul Hastings since March 2024, Melissa specializes in Structured Credit, CLOs, and Asset-Backed Finance. Prior experience includes roles as a Senior Business Development & Marketing Specialist at Mayer Brown focusing on the Capital Markets practice, and as Director of Research at The Prince Houston Group, managing research initiatives within financial asset management. Earlier career highlights include serving as a Paralegal II at JPMorgan Chase & Co., where Melissa supported litigation efforts and coordinated pro bono events, and as an Assistant Paralegal at Fragomen, preparing employment immigration petitions. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, complemented by studies at George Mason University.